Religious Change in Modern Japanese Society: Established Religions and Spirituality

IF 0.3 3区 哲学 0 RELIGION
H. Yamanaka
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Abstract

This article examines the state of religion in contemporary Japan from the perspective of consumerism and marketization, focusing on the influence spirituality movements have had on the established religious traditions of Buddhism and Shinto as well as traditional practices such as visiting family graves. By introducing statistical data, the article analyzes the popular notion of shifts “away from temples” and “away from shrines” in Japanese society. As a case study, the article discusses Ehara Hiroyuki and his use of media such as television and magazines, which situates his notion of spirituality within a religious marketplace dominated by the fluidity of individual choice. These trends are not alternatives to the religious practices and worldviews of traditional religions, but rather are in continuity with dominant social values such as reverence of ancestors.
近代日本社会的宗教变革:既有宗教与精神
本文从消费主义和市场化的角度考察了当代日本的宗教状况,重点关注精神运动对佛教和神道教等既定宗教传统以及扫墓等传统习俗的影响。通过引入统计数据,分析了日本社会中流行的“远离寺庙”和“远离神社”的观念。作为一个案例研究,文章讨论了Ehara Hiroyuki和他对电视和杂志等媒体的使用,这将他的精神观念置于由个人选择的流动性主导的宗教市场中。这些趋势不是传统宗教的宗教实践和世界观的替代品,而是与主流社会价值观(如对祖先的崇敬)相延续。
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审稿时长
8 weeks
期刊介绍: The Japanese Journal of Religious Studies is a peer-reviewed journal registered as an Open Access Journal with all content freely downloadable. The journal began in 1960 as Contemporary Religions in Japan, which was changed to the JJRS in 1974. It has been published by the Nanzan Institute since 1981. The JJRS aims for a multidisciplinary approach to the study of religion in Japan, and submissions are welcomed from scholars in all fields of the humanities and social sciences. To submit a manuscript or inquiry about publishing in our journal, please contact us at the address below.
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